Young's Double Slit Experiment: Is it Possible?

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The forum discussion centers on the complexities of describing Young's Double Slit Experiment using Hamiltonian mechanics, particularly when considering constraints on particle movement through the slits. Participants explore the implications of constrained Hamiltonians, suggesting that they may lead to scenarios where the Hamiltonian could equal zero (H=0). The conversation also touches on the applicability of Feynman paths when particle trajectories are restricted to specific surfaces, such as a four-dimensional sphere.

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I think that it is harder to describe the two slits Young experiment in terms of hamiltonian because the particle has a constraint: to pass through the slits. is it possible?
thanks.
 
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I think that it is harder to describe the two slits Young experiment in terms of hamiltonian because the particle has a constraint: to pass through the slits. is it possible? thanks.
 
my question is about the constrained hamiltonian if it is used. i do not says it does not exist. we may have H=0 with constrained hamiltonians so problems raise.
more generally can we use the feynman paths when the paths are constrained to live on a given surface (say a 4 sphere)
 

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